Yamaha Files Patent for Electric Bike

Yamaha has filed a series of patent applications for a production version of its 2005 Gen-Ryu hybrid concept bike.

Yamaha has filed a series of patent applications for a production version of its 2005 Gen-Ryu hybrid concept bike, according to Gizmag, which added that the company could begin selling the model as soon as next year.

The new electric bike will employ the company's YZF-R6 600cc engine to power a generator, which in turn will drive the bike's rear wheel. The article said that every Yamaha styling patent published over the last 20 years has resulted in a full production model, so there's no reason to believe this one won't make it either.

This isn't Yamaha's first foray into alternative fuel concepts with two (or even three) wheels. Nonetheless, Yamaha plans to debut the cycle at the Tokyo Motor Show later this year, according to the report.Back to top